Cardboard is one of the most commonly recycled materials in Adelaide, and recycling it properly helps conserve resources, reduce landfill waste, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. This guide provides everything you need to know about cardboard recycling in Adelaide, from what types of cardboard are accepted to how to prepare your cardboard for collection.
Most cardboard is recyclable in Adelaide, but it's important to know what types are accepted:
Some cardboard items are not suitable for recycling and should be disposed of in your general waste bin:
Follow these simple steps to ensure your cardboard is properly recycled:
Adelaide residents can recycle cardboard through their kerbside recycling bins. Contact your local council for specific collection schedules and guidelines.
Adelaide Wheelie Bins offers commercial cardboard recycling services for businesses of all sizes. We provide dedicated cardboard bins and flexible collection schedules to meet your specific needs.
Our commercial cardboard recycling services include:
If you can't wait for your next kerbside collection or have a large amount of cardboard to recycle, consider dropping it off at one of these locations:
Recycling cardboard offers numerous environmental and economic benefits:
Cardboard can be recycled up to 7 times before the fibers become too short to be useful.
In Australia, over 87% of cardboard and paper packaging is recovered for recycling, making it one of the most recycled materials in the country.
Whether you're a homeowner with occasional cardboard waste or a business with regular cardboard disposal needs, Adelaide Wheelie Bins can help you recycle responsibly.